Demonstration seminar

demonstration method in nursing education

1. SEMINAR ON DEMONSTRATION METHOD PRESENTED BY NITISH KUMAR SINGH M.SC IST YEAR (M.S.N)

2. INTRODUCTION The demonstration method is based on the principal of “learning by doing”. The clinical teaching of procedure in hospital is based on demonstration . The lesson demonstration strategy is a traditional classroom method, which is used in technical school and Training College. The demonstration step, gives students the opportunity to see and hear the details related to the skill being taught.

3. DEFINITION “Demonstration is a method of teaching by exhibition and explanation or experiments ”. Demonstration is method of presentation of skill which shows how a particular procedure is performed. Demonstration increases interest of students and persuades them to adapt recommended practices.

4. PRINCIPLES Learning by doing maxim is followed. Skill can be developed by limitation. The perception helps in imitation .

5. PURPOSES To acquire knowledge and skill To develop attitude To retain and able to use the achieved skill. To demonstrate experiment or procedure .

6. CONT…… To introduce a new procedure. To teach the patient a procedure or treatment. To demonstrate a procedure at the bedside or in the ward conference room .

7. TECHNIQUE OF DEMONSTRATION The demonstration involve three steps as follows:- PLANNING PERFORMING EVALUATION

8. PLANNING DEMONSTRATION The instructor prepares herself for:- Article and steps of demonstration. Conductive learning environment. Objective based on the need of the students. Steps of demonstration on rational basis. Rehearsals to attain proficiency in doing procedure.

9. Cont… Learning environment such as facility to observe demonstration and to do demonstrations. Student participation in demonstration of procedure. Checklist related to steps of demonstration, so that it can be checked that procedure is performed in a proper way. Free opportunity for students to practice the skills.

10. PERFORMING Performance technique means performance of the demonstration by teacher. During performing or implementing the demonstration teacher should use positive approach and should exhibit a co-ordination of head, heart and hand.

11. The step of performing demonstration The teacher should proceed from whole to parts, by briefly explaining the whole procedure, then to individual steps. Explain about each article in relation to its name, purpose and how to use in the procedure. Make sure that each step in performed in a way, which is understandable by the student and also explain the scientific principles associated with each step.

12. CONT… In between the demonstration procedure, ask questions and encourage the students to seek clarification. On completion of procedure, talk about summary, then replace articles, and wash hand .

13. EVALUATION The teacher should adapt evaluation technique to ensure that student have learned the skill appropriately. This is done by taking return demonstration and comparing the steps of procedures with the planned set criteria of procedure.

14. Point to keep in mind for effective demonstration : - Proper planning of demonstration. Prepare lesion plan: - to carry out an effective demonstration. Suitable time and place for demonstration. Rehearsals of demonstration. Proper lighting arrangement. Active participation of students.

15. USES OF DEMONSTRATION It is useful in demonstrating scientific experiments, procedures and application of equipment. To teach the patient a procedure or treatment which one has to perform in the home.

16. CONT.. To demonstrate a procedure at the bedside or in the ward. Showing procedure in its natural setting has more meaning than when carried in an artificial environment such as classroom. Makes nurses patient’s relationship more effective.

17. ADVANTAGES Demonstration method illustrate the co-ordination and develop psychomotor skills. This method promotes learning and co-relates theory and practice. It sharpens the observation skills.

18. CONT… It sustains the interest in learning environment. Its activates several sense which is make easy to understand. Help teacher to evaluate the student’s response .

19. DISADVANTAGES Practice may be limited due to cost of supplies and equipments. Increased faculty workload involved in supervision of students practices time. Limited to small group High instructor/student ratio require 10:1

20. Common errors in demonstration method Equipment may not be ready for use. Teacher may talk too much which will mask the enthusiasm of the students. Teacher may not have allowed sufficient time for recording of data.

21. CONCLUSION The demonstration method is based on the principal of “learning by doing ”. It is useful in demonstrating scientific experiments, procedures and application of equipment .